Army Denies Religious Or Ethnic Claims On Officer’s Retirements

The Nigerian Army has denied reports and insinuations that it forcefully retired 51 of its officers including Major-General Mohammed Isah, the former commandant of the Armed Force and Command Training School, Jaji.

The military training school was recently attacked by the fundamentalist sect, Boko Haram.

He added that the report is yet to be considered by the Army Board even though it has been completed.

He also explained that like other officers who were retired, the Major-General had attained the mandatory 56 years mark for the post of a Major–General who has not been promoted.

While the Brigadier-Generals have attained the age of 54 on their ranks, the Colonels on the other hand have attained the age of 52 years, making them eligible for retirement.

He added that some of the retiring officers retired voluntarily knowing the age limit on their ranks.